Personal Security

making use of the University's security service and reporting any suspicious activities to Security.

As part of its concern for your personal security, the University of Tasmania urges awareness of the dangers inherent in any comparably sized community. The dangers include issues associated with the following:

Park in a well lit, busy area. Make sure your surroundings are safe prior to getting out of your car.

Do not leave valuables in your car.

Always lock your car when leaving it.

Walk confidently to or from your car with your keys held ready to open the door or to be used to defend yourself.

Check the back seat or hatch for intruders before getting into your car.

Once inside your car, lock all doors and if possible leave windows up until you have reached your destination.

If a passing motorist indicates that you should stop, keep driving to a service station. If you decide to stop, stay in the car with the door locked and the window partly open to speak through. Drive away if you feel threatened.

If safe to do so, and you know how, use the correct extinguisher and fight the fire. Unless you are fighting the fire, evacuate the building immediately and go to the designated assembly point. Do not use lifts.

In specific instances of concern, Security Officers are available to escort students and staff between buildings, campus carparks and local public transport points on Campus. To arrange for this service, please phone Security: Hobart +61 3 62267600, Launceston +61 3 6324 3336.